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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,024.59, 19,536.62 and 3,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,024.59, 19,536.62 and 3,163.92 is: 4,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,024.59 : 19,536.62 = 3,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,024.59/19,536.62 = 3,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,024.59x = 19,536.62 × 3,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,024.59x = 61,812,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,286.93/13,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.81

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